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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Chapter 13: The Cult Strikes Back During the course of this adventure, the heroes undertake various activities to thwart the plots of the Cult of the Dragon. The cult’s awareness of the characters
’ opposition to their goals will have started even earlier if the characters played Hoard of the Dragon Queen. Either way, it doesn’t take long for the cult to target the characters as a threat that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Chapter 13: The Cult Strikes Back During the course of this adventure, the heroes undertake various activities to thwart the plots of the Cult of the Dragon. The cult’s awareness of the characters
’ opposition to their goals will have started even earlier if the characters played Hoard of the Dragon Queen. Either way, it doesn’t take long for the cult to target the characters as a threat that
Magic Items
Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
, and it doesn’t impede bodily functions. Once you put it on, it can’t be removed unless you choose to do so or you die, at which point the pot reappears and the ichor flows back into it
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
call the weapon back to your hand, it reappears at the point where it exploded when you are no longer attuned to it or when 24 hours have passed.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
, the ghost disappears and instantly reappears in the ship’s cargo hold.
While away from the Last Breath, the ghost can use a bonus action to magically teleport back to the ship, either to the
spell. When the possession ends, the ghost reappears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the body. The target is immune to this ghost's Possession for 24 hours after succeeding on the saving throw
Monsters
Divine Contention
forced out by an effect like the dispel evil and good spell. When the possession ends, Ebondeath reappears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the body. The target is immune to Ebondeath
Dead Men, making his lair in the ruined citadel of Uthtower. Ebondeath became a dracolich and was worshiped by the Cult of the Dragon until the death god Myrkul's influence waned across Faerûn and the
Adult Gold Dragon
Legacy
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed
creature reappears in the space it left or in the nearest unoccupied space if that one is occupied.
Regional Effects
The region containing a legendary gold dragon’s lair is warped by the
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
tattoo ends, the tattoo vanishes, and the needle reappears in your space.
Shadow Essence. You gain darkvision with a range of 60 feet, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.
Shadowy
Coverage
Tattoo Rarity
Area Covered
Common
One hand or foot or a quarter of a limb
Uncommon
Half a limb or the scalp
Rare
One limb
Very Rare
Two limbs or the chest or upper back
Legendary
Two limbs and the torso
Ancient Gold Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is
ends, the creature reappears in the space it left or in the nearest unoccupied space if that one is occupied.
Regional Effects
The region containing a legendary gold dragon’s lair is warped
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
walking back from the next world to this one. Each creature of his choice within 30 feet of him that can hear him must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next
trust Omin Dran. Wait, that’s two pieces of advice. You owe me.
Sometimes a goblin can’t catch a break. First, you fall in with a cult that works for the release of a death god. Then
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
drops to 0 hit points, Caradoc ends it as a bonus action, or he is turned or forced out by an effect like the dispel evil and good spell. When the possession ends, Caradoc reappears in an unoccupied
’s swiftly pulled back if caught beyond its walls without a host.
Personality Trait. “I might be dead, but there’s no reason I can’t live it up a little.”
Ideal. &ldquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Conclusion Because the cult has underestimated the heroes’ strength, this first assault is doomed to fail. However, try to ensure that at least one cultist escapes to report what happened. If no one
gets away alive, leave signs that other cultists were hanging back as reinforcements, but fled when the original force was overwhelmed. Make sure the characters understand what this attack was about
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Shapechanger. If Keresta isn't in sunlight or running water, she can use her action to polymorph into a Tiny bat or a Medium cloud of mist, or back into her true form.
While in bat form, Keresta
to become a vampire cleric of the evil god. She now leads Shar's debased cult in Vanrakdoom and intends to send the group on a mission to destroy the Spires of the Morning, the temple of Lathander
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Conclusion Because the cult has underestimated the heroes’ strength, this first assault is doomed to fail. However, try to ensure that at least one cultist escapes to report what happened. If no one
gets away alive, leave signs that other cultists were hanging back as reinforcements, but fled when the original force was overwhelmed. Make sure the characters understand what this attack was about
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
restriction.
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An amethyst dragon recruits a group of adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks before swapping back.
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A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon.
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An amethyst dragon wyrmling is actually
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back with fear or suspicion, and rippling
rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
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A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
sapphire dragon serves as general to a fanatical cult—and claims the spoils of the cult’s victories.
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A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a
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Adventure Hook
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Posing as an avatar of an evil earth elemental-god, a sapphire dragon serves as general to a fanatical cult—and claims the spoils of the cult’s
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back with fear or
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
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A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
reappears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the body. The target is immune to this ghost’s Possession for 24 hours after succeeding on the saving throw or after the possession ends.Nass
ghost is unable to cast the find familiar spell in order to get it back.
Spellcasting. As a ghost, Nass can cast the spells she prepared prior to her death—except that the ghost can’t
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
hours or until the dragon’s concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). The portal has a front and a back on each plane where it appears. Travel through the portal is possible only by
", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and move 1 round forward in time. A target moved forward in time vanishes for the duration. When the effect ends, the target reappears in the space it left or
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of
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Adventure Hook
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Posing as an avatar of an evil earth elemental-god, a sapphire dragon serves as general to a fanatical cult—and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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Cultists of Graz’zt
Graz’zt grants his cultists special abilities. His cultists can gain the Joy from Pain trait, while his cult leaders
, LightningChange Shape. Graz’zt transforms into a form that resembles a Medium Humanoid or back into his true form. Aside from his size, his statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment he is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Personality Trait
1
Unlike people, the beasts of the wild are friends who won’t stab me in the back.
2
Go ahead and insult me — I dare you.
3
I scorn those who can
siblings or ancestors.]
Flaws
d6
Flaw
1
If you question my courage, I will never back down.
2
HrrrGGGAAAARRuuuh! [My anger in battle led to the death of a loved one
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
swapping back.
5
A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon.
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An amethyst dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Bard In Ravnica, bards are commonly found among the Azorius Senate, the Cult of Rakdos, and the Selesnya Conclave, serving in a variety of capacities as lore keepers and entertainers. Bard Subclass
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks before swapping back.
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A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Third Attack The second attack was meant to finish off the heroes. If a third attack proves necessary, the cult escalates to the highest level. If nothing else, the second attack should impress on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Plan of Attack The cultists try to attack with surprise, using one of two different plans outlined below. Feel free to adapt one of these plans or devise a plan of your own. Assume that the cultists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
second cult attack, allow the characters to complete one or two chapters of the adventure before the cult makes this final attempt on their lives. Because this attack is an all-out assault, the characters should have full access to spells, healing, and other resources.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Cult Forces Enough chromatic dragons have responded to the Draakhorn's call that a full flight of young red dragons can be dispatched to deal with the heroes once and for all. For this final assault
, the cult bolsters the red dragons with a handful of cultists, half-dragons, and Red Wizards (mages) who are members of Rath Modar’s splinter sect. The cultists and Red Wizards arrive on the backs of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
with opalescent scales and ruffs of emerald-green fur running down their chins, chests, backs, and tails. One horn arcs from the back of a moonstone dragon’s skull and another at the tip of the
Plane can’t find a way back home to the Feywild.
Connected Creatures
In the Feywild, moonstone dragons interact mostly with pixie;pixies, sprite;sprites, and other Fey creatures who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Cult Forces The assailants the cult throws against the characters should be adjusted for the strength of the party. Using foes from the First Attack Cult Forces table, construct this first attack as
a hard encounter using the guidelines in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. First Attack Cult Forces Creature XP Value Dragonclaw 200 Dragonwing 450 Dragonfang 1,100 Half-blue dragon gladiator* 1,800
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
points, spells, and other resources. Such an attack puts the characters at a huge disadvantage, but reinforces that the Cult of the Dragon wants the adventurers dead. A dramatic location works best for
declares that no place is safe from the cult, while an assault at a large marketplace or a royal garden guarantees a maximum number of witnesses.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Second Attack The first attack established that the heroes are an even more dangerous threat than the cult believed. In this second encounter, a stronger cult force attacks to kill.